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Close to Perfection
I've been using this product for years and must say it is close to perfection. I am medium/olive and this shade is a good match for my skin tone. I can see how it may not work well for fairer or darker skin tones. I stopped wearing makeup b/c it provides light, super-natural coverage and evens out skin tone. You can get a little oily as the day progresses, but it is not excessive and I personally prefer a little sheen to the skin. I would apply a little mineral veil and you can go 10+ hours. The built-in SPF is critical and I don't find the smell offensive. I can't live without this product!
01/13/2015

Disappointed!
I was looking for a moisturizer with some SPF and tinted! I thought I found it! However, after using the Purely Nourishing Moisturizer, I was disappointed. It is heavier and I feel oily right after I put it on. I have an oily glow before I leave the house. I will not buy this again. I will be going back to the Purely Nourishing Moisturizer: Combination Skin.
06/27/2014

Excited- then disappointed
I was very excited about this product as I HAVE to wear sunscreen due to Roseca. I was hoping the tint would help even out my skin tone so I did not always have to wear makeup.
I have worn the sunscreen moisturizer twice and have had hives, itching and very swollen skin around my eyes.
Won't try it a third time.
06/22/2014

A must have!
I have used several different products that did not seem to work for me. Other products were either too oily, fragrant was strong, or caused me to break out. A year ago a friend let me try her moisturizer from Bare Essentials and I loved it ever since. The sheer tint brand is what I use and it gives a nice refresh glow look. This is a fantastic product to have!
Side note: Most of the Bare Essential stores in my area in Northern California does not have this product on hand. Only way I can obtain it is online.
01/06/2014

A little disappointed...
I bought this SPF moisturizer after using the Purely Nourishing Moisturizer without the SPF protection. I was hoping to love this as much as the PMN, but I was disappointed. The added SPF makes it heavy and difficult to smooth over my skin evenly, which means I have to use more product to get proper coverage. It feels a bit tacky, unlike the PMN, and has an unpleasant scent. I don't like that it leaves me feeling like I'm wearing too much product. I know that SPF protection is important, so I'm glad that my BE foundation and Mineral Veil have SPF to help protect my skin. I'm giving it 3 stars because of its heavy feel and bad scent, but I can say that it didn't make my oily skin more oily, and it didn't make me break out. I don't think it's a bad SPF moisturizing product, I just don't like how it makes my skin feel after applying it.
01/04/2014

I love this but...
I do love this moisturizer and it is deff helping my skin however I'm oily and have to sit under the fan after applying till it dries down
Also please come out with lighter and darker shades in the tinted version I would love to be able to use it but I'm fair skin
07/07/2013

Awesome
This is one of my favorite products, I ran out and was very upset that I didn't have anymore! Its soft, smooth, creamy, covers well and is a SPF to boot! And this product does not have a smell! Great stuff!
06/26/2013

Good Product - Surprised!
After reading other reviews, just want to say to make the moisturizer go on easier, just lightly spritz your face and neck with water prior to putting it on. I have older skin, both red & yellow tones with freckles & wrinkles, too! The tint is barely noticeable. This product works nicely for me. It was a tad annoying to get used to the shiny skin after applying, but the shine fades within a few minutes. It is a comfortable moisturizer for me even in the summer months. My 33 yo daughter used it when she ran out of hers and she really likes the tint and the way it feels. Guess I'll be ordering multiples next time!
06/17/2013

Perfect sunscreen for your face!
My entire life I've had issues with using conventional sunscreen on my face. It feels horrible and I ALWAYS break out afterwards. But those days are over now! I went to the pool for a few hours in direct sun the entire time and never reapplied and my face did not even have a tinge of redness. (Wish I could say the same for the rest of my body) Now I just really wish that BE would make a full body sunscreen in the same style so I can stop putting harsh chemicals on my body when I want to enjoy the sun!
06/17/2013

Works well, but has an awful smell!
This product keeps my face moisturized all day and has a nice tint to it, but I can't get over the smell of it! It's a faint odor, but enough that I smell it for a few hours after applying. I have stopped using the product for this reason. Disappointing!
06/10/2013

Answers

A:

The moisturizer is just that, moisturizer. It is not a type of makeup. If you want more coverage i'd advise getting the Prim-Time Primer. The primer will even out your skin tone and give you some coverage. The primer can be classified as a BB cream. If you are in need of full coverage then look into one of their foundations: Original, Bareskin, BareReady.

I use this in the tinted variety when I want a fast natural look. I don't apply foundation over it - but if I have a blemish - I use the creamy concealer with this. The all over face products like " glee " work great wit it - dust on cheeks and eyes - even mix with a lip balm. Add a little mascara for a full fresh face look. This is my go to choice for day of running errands, or a light makeup look when working as a nurse. Hope this helps.